Reflections on Parkinson's Disease
A series of Podcasts featuring industry experts: Professor Bas Bloem & Professor Werner Poewe - ‘Reflections on Parkinson’s Disease' podcast, brought to you by Oruen. In this cutting edge series, we will discuss the many miracles, mysteries and myths surrounding Parkinson's Disease. For further information please visit www.oruen.com
Reflections on Parkinson's Disease
S1 EP5: The hardships of being off
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In this latest Episode of Reflections on Parkinson’s Disease, Prof’s Bloem and Poewe discuss what is meant by ‘on/off’ fluctuations and what it entails.
They evaluate the ‘good on and the bad on’ and consider that when a patient is turned ‘on’, medication can sometimes overshoot its target, which means patients develop involuntary movements which are called Dyskinesia’s.
The Prof’s then explore the different types of Dyskenisia’s, what problems can arise for patients who are suffering them and also how it can affect their loved ones in everyday life.